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Answer:

0.5x⁴ - 9.5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

0.5(x⁴ - 5) + 12

Step 2: Simplify

  1. Distribute 0.5:                                                                                                 0.5x⁴ - 2.5 + 12
  2. Combine like terms:                                                                                       0.5x⁴ - 9.5

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